Easter has quickly become one of my favorite holidays. Growing up, my mom would make us Easter baskets with lots of fun treats and small gifts, and then my dad would hide them. We would wake up on Easter morning…
Disney World With Toddlers and Small Children
We just got back from a whirlwind trip to Disney World with all three kids and… it was magical! I know you were all expecting me to say it was a disaster and to tell you not to go until…
Best Gifts for a Two-Year-Old Boy
Not only is our little guy turning two in March (ah tear, where did time go? insert crying emoji) but all his little friends are as well, which means we have lots of two year old birthday parties coming up….
Our Favorite Family Vacation Destinations
Fun fact: I used to cover wedding and honeymoon destinations for work way back in the day, which meant traveling the world visiting all the most amazing (and romantic) spots. I’ve been everywhere, from Chile and South Africa to Thailand,…
Spring Bucket List
I’m really enjoying coming up with these bucket lists every season (see my fall list and winter list). It inspires me to get out of the house and do more fun things and adventures with our family. It’s easier to…
Winter Bucket List
When I first set out to write a winter bucket list a few years ago, I was basically tired of feeling like the cold was keeping us from making the most of our weekends as a family. I am one…
Holiday Activities to Do With the Kids
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Gifts for 6 Year Old Boys
It’s hard to believe I have a SIX year old. James is definitely turning into a little boy before our eyes. He no longer looks like a toddler or preschooler. He’s shot up and is just this adorable little man….
Thanksgiving Traditions
I don’t know about you, but we’re gearing up for Thanksgiving and I, for one, am excited to have a big celebration this year. We usually head to my in-laws for a huge feast filled with tons of cousins and…
Family Winter Bucket List + My New Approach to Staying Sane in the Winter with Kids
Every season, I like to put together a list of things I want to accomplish with my family, but I find it especially important to put together a family winter bucket list to keep us occupied when the weather is…
Fall Bucket List
At the start of summer, I created a summer bucket list, filled with everything I wanted us to do that summer. It was my way of planning out our summer so we could get the most of every moment. With the…
Feeling Restless (AKA the Mid-30s Life Crisis)
For someone who is so anal and organized and a total homebody, I’m also a free spirit and every few years, I need to feed that spirit. I’ll suddenly get an itch and need to go somewhere stat, and I’ll…